‘Chinese New Year’ dawned on January 29, 2025. Celebrations, which will last for 15 days, are also known as the ‘Spring Festival’.

Roopa Hala’, Sri Lanka’s first and largest OTT streaming platform, designed exclusively for Sinhala Cinema, is revolutionising the way audiences experience the nation’s rich storytelling tradition.

Writing a critique about Ranil Wickremesinghe now is akin to hitting a dead snake with a pole, a gentleman quipped during the launch of Professor Rajiva Wijesinha’s latest book, “Ranil Wickremesinghe and the emasculation of the United National Pa

She planted the seed in my mind at the tender age of sixteen It was all so clear at the time But I almost ignored the signs And as the years drifted by I observed how It consumed her… Mesmerized her…T

The Adivasi community of Sri Lanka constitutes a group of esteemed citizens, possessing a distinct cultural and social identity, and should be granted full access to the rights and privileges afforded to all citizens. Nevertheless, the Adivasi popula

29 January 2025: Stages Theatre Group’s ‘3rd BellChildren and Youth Theatre Festival 2024’, concluded last January 4h at the Sudarshi Institute of Sinhala Culture in Colombo. It was a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and conversati

It is expected that the years-long import restriction on cars would be eliminated and very soon the streets on the most frequented roads of Colombo will be filled with brand-new cars.

Sri Lanka’s construction and building sectors are reeling from the imposition of steep taxes on imported tiles and sanitary ware, and its quality certified by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) inspection scheme.

The sixth edition of the ‘It’s About Time’ travelling history museum will open doors in Galle from February 5-12 at the Galle Town Hall.

Battalangunduwa is one of several islands in the Kalpitiya archipelago. It is a lovely and attractive island surrounded by the sea and the Kalpitiya lagoon.

Karnataka Union of Working Journalists hosted the ‘Media Meet’ at Tumakur, India in Association with the Tumakur Working Journalists Association from 17th January - 19th January 2025. Nishantha Alwis, a Senior Journalist spoke on the subject of

Experience the magic of Swara, a groundbreaking Eastern music evening that marks a new chapter in the Sri Lankan international school arena.

Rajitha Dissanayake’s critically acclaimed play, 2019 Jooli Mase Dawasak (A Day in July 2019), will conclude its three-year run with a final performance at the Lionel Wendt Theatre in Colombo on February 2 at 7.00 pm.

To honour Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne, a scholar of international renown, for his five-decadelong service to Buddhist and academic studies and to celebrate his recent academic recognitions a function called ‘Samashansa’ will be held at Jasmin Hall i

S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, one of Sri Lanka’s esteemed educational institutions, will officially launch its 175th Anniversary celebrations with a special Thanksgiving Choral Evensong service on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Christ Churc

A major financial fraud has been uncovered in connection with the ‘Smart Youth’ programme, implemented by the National Youth Services Council from April to August 2024. This was revealed in an audit inquiry issued on January 6, 2025 which was car

It has become such that, technology dominates every aspect of our lives, but over the years there has been a resurgence in physical book reading,

Accomplished veteran singer Anil Bhareti (75) bid adieu to the music industry leaving a legacy for music lovers to cherish forever. His bass voice and the songs that resonated with it made Sri Lankans here and abroad be glued to his songs. People are

Several building projects in the Anuradhapura region which also include school buildings on state-owned land are at risk of collapse, due to non-completion, as a result, bringing much anxiety for the general public.

The destruction of the elephant corridor and forest entrance to Sinharaja in Manikkawatta, Botiyathenna, by constructing hotels, endeavours initiated by a group including Gayan Sanjeewa Guruge, the son of the late Jinadasa Guruge,

Last week, we looked at a critical evaluation of Swarna Mallawaarachi from Eric Illayapparachchi’s essay ‘The Last Face: Swarna’ from his book ‘In Search of Art.’

The song Sihina Mawathe, performed by the talented LasithaPerera of the B-Positive Band, was officially released on the evening of January 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Sky Lounge in Kandy.

The geographical location of Sri Lanka in close proximity to South India, foreign policy of India, South Indian politics based on Tamil ethnicity, Indo-China power struggle in Indo Pacific region, global power politics and political situation of Sri

The annual family get-together and paduru party of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter will be held on February 1, 2025 (Saturday) at Nom Nom Thai (Cey-Nor) Restaurant, D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha (Former McCallum Ro

Shiranee Dissanayake has penned a book titled ‘Catalyzing Good Governance Through National Media’ and it is available at selected book shops.

As an island nation with a high population density, Sri Lanka is already grappling with multiple challenges concerning biodiversity conservation.

The audio release of the song Sihina Mawathe sung by the melodious voice of the popular singer Lasitha Perera of the B-Positive Band will take place on January 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Sky Lounge in Kandy.

In November 2010, ‘Sakifo’ made history as the first Sumatran orang-utan to be born at the Dehiwela Zoo. Sakifo’s parents, Aki (mother) and Ufo (father) became residents of the Dehiwela Zoo in 2003. They were received through an animal exchange

January 17, 1989 was a fateful day for the people in the country, particularly those in the South. The most terrible train-bus accident in the history of Sri Lankan transport took place on that day

A vast area of more than 250 acres has been cleared and about 1200 trees have been felled causing extensive environmental damage to the Hanthana primeval forest reserve, an environmental zone rich in bio-diversity.